Assistant Head of Year

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Newcastle is seeking a passionate Assistant Head of Year. This full-time, long-term position involves leading pastoral care and supporting student wellbeing in a high-achieving environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and leadership skills, with a commitment to supporting young people's growth and development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

FREE access to CPD Academy

Clear and supportive onboarding

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastoral, behaviour, or safeguarding role.
• Confidence leading a year group.
• Great communication skills.
• Passion for helping young people thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral care of a year group.
• Provide visible presence for students.
• Collaborate with tutors and safeguarding leads.
• Communicate with parents and staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Behaviour Management

Compassion

Job description

Assistant Head of Year – Secondary sCHOOL

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Daily Rate: £130–£150 (PAYE)
Start Date: September 2025

Be the difference for students who need it most.

We’re working with a high-achieving secondary school in Newcastle looking for a passionate, student-first Assistant Head of Yearto join their team from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who believes in calm corridors, consistent routines, and the power of a trusted adult.

What you’ll be doing:

• Help lead the pastoral care of a year group - supporting attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing

• Being the steady, visible presence that students know they can count on

• Working closely with tutors, safeguarding leads, and SLT to provide joined-up support

• Communicating confidently with parents, carers, and staff to build a strong network around each student

What the school offers:

• Clear systems and strong routines already in place

• A team that values consistency, fairness, and high standards

• CPD and mentoring to help you grow in the role

• A supportive ethos with real emphasis on student and staff wellbeing

What you’ll need:

• Experience in a pastoral, behaviour, or safeguarding role (school-based or youth support)

• Confidence leading a year group and setting the tone

• Great communication skills and a calm, consistent presence

• A genuine passion for helping young people thrive

Why work through Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella companies

• Dedicated local consultant who gets your goals

• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including safeguarding and behaviour modules

• Clear, supportive onboarding and a school that’s ready for you

Apply now or drop us a message to find out more. We’d love to chat.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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